Posted by Chris O on August 13, 2014, at 15:46:08
In reply to Re: Masochism and the inner mother » Chris O, posted by ClearSkies1 on August 13, 2014, at 15:41:32
Yes, I like that--"The Work," in capitals, as if it is a new novel we must write for ourselves. My "Work" is always confusing though because--as the sentences I quoted illustrate--I still want to return to my mother for support again and again. However, the "support" she gives me, even if it is well intentioned, only makes me "weak"; it confuses me and cuts into my sense of masculinity. And it is especially confounding now that she is elderly and can use that as a permanent unspoken criticism that I am not "taking care of her," even when I cannot take care of myself. F.
Chris
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